Last-Minute Costa Rica Escape

Exclusive Low Season Getaway 2026: Exclusive Fall Promotion: Escape to Costa Rica and experience the perfect combination of rainforest, volcanoes, hot springs, and pristine beaches with this value-packed vacation.

Day 1-Arrival to Costa Rica

At the pre-arrange time personnel from Costa Rica Dream Travel Corporation will be at the airport to welcome your passengers, give them the trip documentation and transfer them to the hotel in San Jose.
After arrival at the hotel, express check in and leisure time to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

Day includes:Private transportation, lodging and hotel taxes
Overnight:Hotel Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana (Former hotel D Sabana)
Transfer duration: 20 minutes approximately
Note:Please note that check in time in Costa Rica is at 3:00 p.m. In case your flight arrives early, please be aware that your room may not be ready at your arrival at the hotel.

Day 2- From San Jose to Arenal

After breakfast, you'll travel from San José to the beautiful Arenal Volcano region. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax by the pool, take in the volcano views, or explore the charming town of La Fortuna.
In the evening, unwind at the renowned Ecotermales Hot Springs, an exclusive, family-owned thermal retreat surrounded by lush rainforest. Designed for tranquility, Ecotermales limits the number of daily visitors, creating a peaceful atmosphere unlike larger hot spring resorts. Soak in a series of naturally heated mineral pools with temperatures ranging from 91°F to 105°F (32°C–41°C), relax beneath a soothing thermal waterfall, and stroll along beautifully landscaped pathways that connect the pools and gardens.
After an unforgettable evening of relaxation, you'll return to your hotel to enjoy a restful night in Arenal.

Day includes:Breakfast, shuttle transportation from San Jose to Arenal, visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs in regular basis, transportation in SIB (shared), entrance fees, lodging and hotel taxes.
Optional:Dinner at the hot springs is available for an additional cost
Overnight:Hotel Magic Mountain
Transfer duration:/strong>3 ½ hours approximately
Tour duration:/strong>4 hours approximately

Your choice of 1 activity (for day 3 of the program)

Option 1: Arenal Volcano Hike – El Silencio
Let's venture into the foothills of Costa Rica's most famous active volcano, where, as you walk around the site, you will have many different trail options. They all surround the base of the impressive volcano, offering you different points of view. In our opinion, one of the best views of the Arenal Volcano is from the El Silencio Viewpoint. This series of easy to moderate trails lead to a very high viewpoint. Here you will feel as if you were face to face with the cone-shaped peak of Arenal, there we can observe the variety of fauna that this wonderful site houses, especially monkeys, toucans, sloths and much more.
The tour includes: Transportation share with other tourists, entrance Fee, English speaking naturalist tour guide, Fruits and 1 bottle of water.
Tour difficulty: Easy to moderate (some slopes on the road, not recommended for people with low mobility people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, or pregnancy.)
Tour frequency: 7 days a week / twice a day (morning and afternoons).
Tour duration: 3 hours
Minimum age: 5 years old

Option 2: Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
Located into a spectacular rainforest and over 70 meters high, the Fortuna River Waterfall is an attraction hard to miss on your visit through La Fortuna. Born from the river that carries the same name, this cascade shares its boundaries with the Arenal-Monteverde protected area, housing wealth of wildlife and becoming very important for the conservation of tributaries that feed drinking water to surrounding towns. Our guide will accompany you and point the most important details of this rich area, where we have the option of watching the beautiful waterfall from the view point, or walk about 300 meters in a very steep but safe pathway of approximately 500 steps per way, and get very close to it. Is allowed to swim in the river, but not near the waterfall. It will be difficult to forget!
Tour difficulty: Moderate (there are about 530 steps that people with knee problems must take in consideration)
Tour frequency: 7 days a week / once a day (mornings).
Tour duration: 3 hours
Minimum age: 4 years old (take in consideration that there will be 530 steps down and up)
Minimum # pax: 2 pax

Option 3: Sloth Tour
Our certified naturalist Guides are experts at locating wildlife and extremely knowledgeable in their field. Arenal area is known for its very diverse wildlife. During this tour our main goal is to find as many sloths as possible in the wild. On the search for these beautiful animals our knowledgeable guide will drive you around la Fortuna's beautiful spotting areas for more wildlife. Toucans, Red Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frogs, hummingbirds, iguanas and monkeys are among the animals that we might encounter. Breakfast and snacks are included. At the end of the search and after breakfast we will proceed to drop you of in your hotel
The tour includes: Transportation share with other tourists, entrance Fee, English speaking naturalist tour guide, breakfast after the tour, bottle of water during the tour.
Tour difficulty: Easy
Tour frequency: 7 days a week / once a day (mornings).
Tour duration: 3 hours
Minimum age: This tour does not have a limit on age
Minimum # pax: 2 pax

Option 4: Canopy Tour
During the afternoon, you will enjoy the adventure of the Canopy Tour.
One of the main attractions in Fortuna is to take a ZIP LINE Tour. You will enjoy 10 cables with 14 different platforms and 50mts high rappel where you can see the impressive Canyon of the Arenal River and the extraordinary flora and fauna of the rain forest. You will have the opportunity to see the three kinds of monkeys that live in this zone, toucans, hummingbird and sloths.
Fly high over the canopy of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers.
Afterwards, you will have time at leisure to enjoy to the hot springs waters of Go Pools.
After this unforgettable adventure you will be ready to go back to your hotel.
The tour includes: Transportation share with other tourists, necessary adventure gear, certified naturalist English speaking tour guide specialized in zipline tours, water during the tour.
Tour difficulty: easy
Tour frequency: 7 days a week / twice a day (am. / p.m.)
Tour duration: 2 ½ hours
Minimum age: 6 years old
Minimum # pax: 2 pax

Day 3-Tropical Adventures

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off on your included adventure in La Fortuna. Choose the experience that best matches your travel style: soar through the rainforest on a thrilling zipline canopy tour, hike the scenic trails at the base of the Arenal Volcano, visit the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall, or join a guided wildlife excursion in search of sloths and other native species.
At the scheduled time, transportation will pick you up at your hotel and take you to your selected activity. After your tour, you'll return to the hotel to relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day includes:Breakfast, your choice of activity in La Fortuna in regular basis (Canopy Tour, visit to La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano hike or Sloths Tour), transportation in SIB (shared), English Speaking tour guide, entrance fees or equipment rental, lodging and hotel taxes..
Overnight:Hotel Magic Mountain

Day 4-Welcome to the Pacific!

After breakfast, your shuttle transportation will take you to the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Relax by the beach or pool, explore the charming town, or choose from a variety of optional activities available in the area. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and laid-back atmosphere of one of Costa Rica's most popular beach destinations.

Day includes:Breakfast, Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio beach, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight:Hotel San Bada
Transfer duration:5 hours approximately

Day 5- Day at leisure

During the day, leisure time to enjoy the area or to experience an optional tour.

Day includes:Breakfast, lodging and sales taxes.
Overnight: Hotel San Bada

Day 6- Back to the city

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your shuttle transportation back to San José. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Relax at the hotel, explore the city, or savor your final evening in Costa Rica before your journey home.

Day includes:Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your shuttle transportation back to San José. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Relax at the hotel, explore the city, or savor your final evening in Costa Rica before your journey home..
Overnight: Hotel Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana (Former hotel D Sabana)
Tour duration3 ½ hours approximately

Day 7- Good bye Costa Rica!

At the pre-arrange time, and according to the international flight schedule, you will be transferred from the hotel to the International Airport in San Jose to take the international flight back.
Day includes:Breakfast and private transportation
Transfer duration:20 minutes approximately

International Airport Authorities and Airlines recommend all passengers arrive at the airport 3 hours before scheduled flight departure.
Note: Airport exit taxes may not be included in your international ticket ($29 per person).

Travel Dates from September 1st to October 31st, 2026 (being November 1st, 2026 the last day in the country)

Booking window: Confirmed your program BEFORE August 15th, 2026:

Booking Promotion-Price per Person: 10% agent commission included

$1281.- USDper person in double occupancy
$1164- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1060- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$323- USD per child under 10 years old sharing room with 2 adults
$1813- USD per person in single occupancy

Booking window: confirmed after August 15th, 2026 :

Regular-Price per Person: 10% agent commission included

$1430.- USDper person in double occupancy
$128/3- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1158- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$338- USD per child under 10 years old sharing room with 2 adults
$2035- USD per person in single occupancy

Optional dinner at Ecotermales Hot Springs (day 2)
$32- USD per adult
$22- USD per child under 10 years old

Travel Dates: From November 1st to December 15th, 2026 (being December 16th, 2026 the last day in the country)

Price per Person: 10% agent commission included

$1572.- USDper person in double occupancy
$1375- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1237- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$341- USD per child under 10 years old sharing room with 2 adults
$2282- USD per person in single occupancy

Optional dinner at Ecotermales Hot Springs (day 2)
$42- USD per adult
$25- USD per child under 10 years old

Program includes

- Private transportation from the International Airport in San Jose to the hotel in San Jose
- 1 night lodging in San Jose area, at the hotel Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana,Standard room (B&B)
- Shuttle transportation from San Jose to La Fortuna
- 2 nights in La Fortuna area, at the hotel Magic Mountain,Standard room (B&B)
- Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs (regular basis)
- Your choice of activity in La Fortuna in regular basis
- Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna area to Manuel Antonio Beach
- 2 nights in Manuel Antonio beach, at the hotel San Bada,Standard room (B&B)
- Shuttle transportation from Manuel Antonio beach to San Jose
- 1 night lodging in San Jose area, at the hotel Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana,Standard room (B&B)
- Private transfer from the hotel in San Jose to the International Airport in San Jose
- Lodging and sales taxes
- Total Meals: 6 breakfasts
- 24/7 in country travel assistance

Program does NOT include

- Additional activities not mentioned in the program
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Beverages (sodas or alcohol) during meals.
- Travel Insurance. Optional upon request
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers

Notes

• Prices valid for a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together
• Booking window: Until August 15th, 2026
• Prices valid from September 1st to October 31st, 2026 (being November 1st, 2026 the last day in the country)
• Children Policy: Maximum 2 children under 10 years old sharing room with 2 adults.
• Maximum occupancy per room: 4 persons (adults or children) unless specified in the program otherwise
• Rates are based on arrivals and departures of all passengers of the program at the same flight.
• Beverages not included with the described included meals. (Bottled water, sodas or alcohol)
• Regular basis tours are with English speaking tour guide and transportation service shared with other tourists.
• Shuttle bus transportation consists in door-to-door service shared with other tourists.
• Private transfer are services from Point A to Point B making 1 stop along the way for meals, restroom breaks, or to visit local stores.
• Drivers in Costa Rica are certified drivers and speak basic English. Certified tour guides during private transfers are available with an extra charge.
• Schedule time for regular basis tours and shuttle transportation are subject to the availability of the service, location of the hotel and route.
• Special bedding requests are subject to the availability of the hotel at the moment of check in.
• Check in time in Costa Rica is at 3:00 p.m. In case your transfer arrives earlier than check in time please be aware that your room may not be ready at your arrival. Luggage can be storage at front desk.
• Check out time in Costa Rica is at 11:00 a.m. In case your tour is schedule in the morning before check out of the hotel, or in case your transportation is schedule for a later time than check out, please check out of your room and leave your luggage at the front desk.
• Please inform in advance of any special requirements such as allergies, food restrictions, health conditions, special occasions, or any information you considered relevant.
• In Costa Rica, triple or quadruple occupancy consists in a room with 2 beds (roll away bed confirmation depends on the hotel availability at the moment of reservation and may have an extra cost)
• Any additional services not mentioned on the program as included will have an additional cost.
• On site confirmed services are not exchangeable for other activity and if not taken the activity there is no refund.
• Costa Rica Dream Travel cannot be liable for the loss of any service contracted (partial or total loss) due the loss or delay of international flights, due negligence and/ or arbitrary acts of the clients, acts of God not under our direct control.
• Reservations are subject to availability

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